By Lee Hyo-sik
Staff reporter
Singapore Airlines, one of Asia’s leading air carriers, will introduce the state-of-the-art A330 aircraft on its Incheon-Singapore route next month to better serve Korean air travelers. The introduction of the new aircraft is part of company efforts to improve its cabin products and set higher standards for regional-and-medium haul air services.
The A330 will serve air travelers on the airline’s daily Incheon-Singapore return service ― SQ603/602 ― from June 2. Additionally, the four times a week service ― SQ609/608 ― will also be served by the A330 aircraft from July 1. Singapore Airlines’ A330 aircraft is configured in a two-class layout, with 30 new business class seats and 255 economy class seats.
The inaugural A330 flight, SQ603, will depart Incheon International Airport at 9 a.m. on June 2 and arrive in Singapore at 2:15 p.m. Its return-trip ― flight SQ602 ― will depart Singapore’s Changi Airport at 11:55 p.m. the same day and arrive in Incheon at 7:.20 a.m. on June 3.
“The new business class product on the A330s is especially designed for regional and medium-haul routes, offering passengers the enhanced levels of comfort, privacy and functionality. The incline lie-flat seat also features an advanced control panel that allows customers to personalize their seating preference or select from the various seat-preset options to get into a comfortable sitting, resting or sleeping position with ease,” an airline spokesman said.
The airline also offers the new economy class seats that provide customers with an unsurpassed level of comfort, with more personal space and increased legroom. “Using improved design and construction, the seat boasts smart features, elegant finishes, more personal space and increased legroom. Each seat also comes with a larger 27-cm monitor to access the in-flight entertainment system. Other smart features include the installation of the handset on the seatback for easier reach, a non-intrusive reading light installed underneath the seatback screen, and in-seat power supply.”
Additionally, passengers can enjoy a variety of functions from Singapore Airlines’ latest products, including the new KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system.
“We place great importance on the Korean market, and sincerely look forward to providing all our Korean customers with an unsurpassed level of luxury and comfort by continuing to look for opportunities to introduce new products and service innovations to enhance our customers’ travel experience,” the spokesman said.